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Zabihi Collection Geometric Tribal Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Tribal Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Tribal Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid 20th century neutral color turkish Runner Details rug no. j4328 size 2' 7" x 7' 10" (79 x

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Soumac Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Soumac Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Soumac Rug Runner

$3,375

H 0.15 in W 81 in D 150 in

Vintage Distressed Soumac Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

of enjoyment to come with this hand woven Caucasian Soumac rug runner made in the Caucasus region

Category

1970s Caucasian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 9'11".

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

DISCOUNTED Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
DISCOUNTED Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

DISCOUNTED Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

mid 20th century Turkish Oushak Formal Runner Details rug no. j3816 size 3' 2" x 7' (97 x 213 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Multicolored Turkish Runner Rug
Vintage Multicolored Turkish Runner Rug

Vintage Multicolored Turkish Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vintage 1970s Turkish Anatolian runner rug. This piece has a light tan/beige field with a bright

Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner
Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

$5,800

W 56 in L 175 in

Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Tabriz runner with an elaborately woven lattice pattern of multiple

Category

1940s Asian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

runner made in Kurdistan circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 2'10" x 14'.

Category

1980s Asian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor
A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor

A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

This magnificent pair of stair runner rugs has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral

Category

1990s French Aubusson Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Turkish Sivas Runner Details rug no. j1884 size 2' 9" x 11' 2" (84 x 340 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 3'6" x 11'.

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Kurd rug runner made in Kurdistan circa 1980's

Category

1980s Asian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 3'7" x 12'4".

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Heriz Runner
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Heriz Runner

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Heriz Runner

$2,943

W 39.38 in L 129.93 in

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Heriz Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Heriz runner with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Faded Vintage Turkish Rug Runner
Faded Vintage Turkish Rug Runner

Faded Vintage Turkish Rug Runner

$1,191Sale Price|20% Off

W 39 in L 94 in

Faded Vintage Turkish Rug Runner

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Audree Vintage Turkish rug runner. The warm colors as well as intricate patterns not only add

Category

20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

a Tribal Turkish mid 20th century Anatolian Runner Details rug no. r5117 size 2' 9" x 11' 10" (84

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 3'4" x 9'8".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner
Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

$7,400

W 39 in L 224 in

Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Tabriz runner with a beautiful all-over lattice and floral pattern

Category

1940s Persian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

a Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner Details rug no. r5638 size 2' 8" x 14' 5" (81 x 439 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Exceptional North West Persian Runner
Exceptional North West Persian Runner

Exceptional North West Persian Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional late first quarter century Persian Bakshaish runner with incredible tribal geometric

Category

20th Century Asian Bakshaish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 4'3" x 8'9".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 4'4" x

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 4'9" x 8'11".

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Via Como - 'Baroque' Runner Rug
Via Como - 'Baroque' Runner Rug

Via Como - 'Baroque' Runner Rug

$6,900

W 36 in L 120 in

Via Como - 'Baroque' Runner Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como -  'Baroque' Runner Rug - Size 3' x 10' Material:100% Wool Introducing Via Como, the

Category

1980s Unknown Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 3'4" x 11'5".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

$2,510

H 0.2 in W 58 in D 132 in

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 4'10" x 11'.

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner
Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner

Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner

$28,000

W 43 in L 401 in

Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of our most interesting finds to date. This is a 33 foot Khotan runner with repeating diamond

Category

20th Century East Turkestani Anglo-Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 3'4" x 9'6".

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Vintage Ardabil Rug Runner
Persian Vintage Ardabil Rug Runner

Persian Vintage Ardabil Rug Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

This runner is knotted in the province of Azerbaijan in north-west of Iran. The design is geometric

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Malayer Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Malayer Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Malayer Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Malayer Runner Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'8" × 16'10" (81 × 513 cm) This antique Malayer runner from

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A colorful Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century. A formal palette with

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'2" x 11'6"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'2" x 11'6"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'2" x 11'6"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, measuring 3'2" x 11'6", is a striking example of Anatolian

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Abadeh Runner
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Abadeh Runner

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Abadeh Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice 20th century runner with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors with red and blue

Category

Late 20th Century Central Asian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Heriz Runner
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Heriz Runner

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Heriz Runner

$2,368

W 30.71 in L 120.08 in

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Heriz Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 20th century runner with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Sinkiang Runner
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Sinkiang Runner

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Sinkiang Runner

$2,273

W 35.44 in L 140.95 in

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Sinkiang Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful mid century Sinkiang runner with nice Caucasian shirwan design and nice colors, entirely

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Kazak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Fine Vintage Abadeh Runner
Bobyrug’s Fine Vintage Abadeh Runner

Bobyrug’s Fine Vintage Abadeh Runner

$3,457

W 37.8 in L 116.54 in

Bobyrug’s Fine Vintage Abadeh Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 20th century runner with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and red partly faded

Category

Late 20th Century Central Asian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Rug Runner
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Rug Runner

Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Rug Runner

$2,216Sale Price|20% Off

W 48.48 in L 133.8 in

Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Rug Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vibrant vintage Moroccan runner from the Boujaad tribe. This rich, colorful runner

Category

1970s Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Mazanderan Kilim, Long Runner
Persian Mazanderan Kilim, Long Runner

Persian Mazanderan Kilim, Long Runner

$960Sale Price|20% Off

W 24 in L 240 in

Persian Mazanderan Kilim, Long Runner

Located in Evanston, IL

Persian Mazandran Kilim 2' x 20'. Hand made Persian Oriental vintage rug. Mazandaran kilims are unique, decorative and textiles that hail from a remote part of north central Iran. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Tribal Runner
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Tribal Runner

Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Tribal Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th-century tribal persian runner Details rug no. j3441 size 3' 7" x 10' (109 x 305 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Runner
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Runner

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with multiple stylized floral medallion running

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner
Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner

Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful vintage Moroccan Runner.Classic geometric design and bold colors made from natural dyes

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Faded Bidjar Runner with Tribal Medallions
Faded Bidjar Runner with Tribal Medallions

Faded Bidjar Runner with Tribal Medallions

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Bidjar runner features a series of diamond medallions in earthy browns, muted reds

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Apricot Northwest Persian Runner
Zabihi Collection Apricot Northwest Persian Runner

Zabihi Collection Apricot Northwest Persian Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th-century Tribal Northwest Persian Runner in apricot tones Details rug no. j4245 size

Category

20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 18 in L 123 in

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

A narrow vintage turkish runner in predominant bright cherry red. 1'6'' x 10'3''

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Runner – Minimalist Stripe Design
Vintage Oushak Runner – Minimalist Stripe Design

Vintage Oushak Runner – Minimalist Stripe Design

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Oushak runner embraces a minimalist aesthetic with bold vertical stripes in earthy

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Incredible Mid-20th Century Bakhtiari Runner
Incredible Mid-20th Century Bakhtiari Runner

Incredible Mid-20th Century Bakhtiari Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible mid-20th century Persian Bakhtiari runner with a beautiful all-over paisley and

Category

1940s Persian Bakshaish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

Cream, sea foam, mint green, chocolate brown and fleshy color accents with an array of abrashes make this rug very decorative and compelling. We love the nomadic pattern too. Mea...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Runner 29772
Vintage Persian Heriz Runner 29772

Vintage Persian Heriz Runner 29772

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 29772 Size 2' 11" X 14' 2" Design Heriz Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1960s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage runner for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every vintage runner was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage runner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage runner, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage runner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Zeki Müren and Mehraban Rugs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Runner?

A vintage runner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,467, while the lowest priced sells for $18 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.